Sans Superellipse Ornej 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, utilitarian, retro, punchy, space saving, high impact, clarity, condensed, blocky, monoline, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with monoline strokes and squared-off, superellipse-like curves. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively small, giving the face a dense, ink-rich texture. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with subtly rounded corners that soften the otherwise rectangular geometry. Proportions are condensed with tall ascenders/descenders and sturdy vertical stems, producing a strong, even rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where dense color and strong presence are desirable. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage systems that need a compact footprint and high visual impact. In longer passages, the tight counters and condensed set suggest using generous size and spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a mildly retro, sign-inspired flavor. Its compact forms and blunt construction feel practical and direct, leaning toward an engineered, no-nonsense voice rather than expressive calligraphy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using sturdy monoline strokes and rounded-rectilinear construction for a modern, industrial clarity. The softened corners and consistent geometry aim to keep the face approachable while retaining a bold, functional character.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably the “a”), and the rounded-rectangle construction is especially evident in letters like C, G, O, and e. Numerals follow the same condensed, solid style, matching the tight, poster-friendly color of the text setting.